Did you know that we have over 300 species of butterflies in Singapore? Join us as we learn more about this fascinating order of insects and the rich diversity around us. You will learn about the species commonly found in our parks and forests as well as tips to help you spot them!

This will be followed by a guided tour of Butterflies Up-Close, Singapore’s first indoor butterfly sanctuary. You will get to observe at close range the spectacular beauty of live butterflies including the Common Rose, Singapore’s national butterfly.

Dr Anuj Jain is a tropical ecologist and conservation biologist with expertise in conducting field and modelling-based ecological studies particularly on butterflies and birds. His doctorate thesis focused on species extinction trends, nectar-ecology, dispersal, and habitat enrichment strategies of butterflies across different land use types in Singapore. Anuj was Chair of the Butterfly & Insect Group at NSS from 2012 to 2016 where he led projects such as the “Vote to Select Singapore’s National Butterfly”.

*Fee includes admission to Science Centre Singapore and Butterflies Up-Close.

For Science Centre Members, please register with Muhammad Amir bin Rosli (Business Development Department, Science Centre Singapore) at muhammad.amir.rosli@gmail.com or 9655 8930 by 8 Aug 2017 and indicate the number of adults and children attending.